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Nursing Home Administration

Advanced Certificate (post-baccalaureate)

Our program will help you build a foundation in planning, organizing, staffing, directing and personnel management for residential healthcare. This certificate addresses the growing need for geriatric care and licensed nursing home administrators.

Quick Facts

Rolling Admission
Apply Anytime

You Can Start
Fall, Spring or Summer

Delivery Option
100% Online

Cost Per Credit Hour
$619

Credit Hours
15

Estimated Completion Time
1 Year

Overview

You will examine the application of financial management techniques to decision-making for healthcare professionals. Study the legal aspects of the various dimensions of healthcare management including governing boards, facility liability and computerization of healthcare information.

Curriculum

High Demand, High Opportunity

As the U.S. population ages, nursing home administrator jobs will continue to be in high demand since the country will need additional long-term care facilities. These facilities require well-educated, experienced professionals to direct operations and serve in this important leadership role.

Outcomes

Our flexible curriculum prepares you for the New York State Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Program.

Career Opportunities

Licensed nursing home administrator

Senior care

Hospice

The professors at Oswego have extensive working knowledge of the industry which is well reflected in both the assignments and the guidance they provide to students.

Rachel Fancher

Nursing Home Administrator

Program Resources

AASCB accredited

All of our MBA programs are accredited through AASCB, less than 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this distinction.

Diversity Graduate Fellowship Program

Prospective students may be eligible for an award which includes an annual stipend, in addition to fully-paid tuition for full-time study.

More than 120 Graduate Assistantships Offered

The Power of SUNY Tuition

Achieving your long-term career goals shouldn't come at the expense of your immediate financial security. Oswego offers low tuition compared to many private colleges. Never sacrificing quality for affordability, our graduate students are receiving a nationally accredited program that will translate into effective knowledge and opportunities.

$500,000

Admission Requirements

Official transcript

Submit an official transcript showing confirmation of a bachelor's or master’s degree/advanced certificate. This includes any transcripts showing graduate-level coursework or post-baccalaureate degrees/certificates. Official transcripts must be sent directly from granting institution (electronic or mail). If you are a SUNY Oswego alum, your transcript will be automatically requested after entering your student ID and identifying SUNY Oswego as your school on the application.

GPA of at least 2.6

Transcripts should show evidence that your overall GPA is above 2.6.

Business essay

An essential piece to the MBA application, allowing you to clarify on where your strengths lie. Describe unique and personal experiences that have defined your professional growth, where you see yourself in five years and how the MBA program will benefit you in your future pursuits. There is not a page limit on this requirement.

Department consultation (recommended)

This opportunity invites you to discuss earning your MBA degree with member of the School of Business, as well as discuss course requirements for your preferred MBA program. An evaluation of your academic and professional history will determine prerequisite foundation requirements.

Purpose statement

Indicate your purpose for applying to SUNY Oswego for graduate education. What inspired you to apply? How will this impact your life? Identify any particular interests within the program area, discuss your future career goals, and provide any additional information which may help in evaluating your application.

Resume

Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.

Three letters of recommendation

Indicate three names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.

Application fee

Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.

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Tuition and Costs

Graduate school can be affordable. See our in-state and out-of-state tuition and costs.